Report: Cooper Kupp to Be Released by Rams at Start of League Year If No Trade Reached

Cooper Kupp's time with the Los Angeles Rams is reportedly coming to an end soon.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Rams are planning to release the wide receiver after the start of the new league year unless a trade is completed.

The new league year will begin on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

Kupp initially revealed that Los Angeles informed him it would be seeking a trade for him in a social media post on Feb. 3.

The writing was on the wall regarding the 31-year-old's future in Los Angeles, with Rams general manager Les Snead telling reporters on Wednesday that a return to the team would be the "least likely" scenario for the receiver.

Kupp has two years remaining on a three-year, $80.1 million contract extension that he signed with the team in 2022.

If he's released by the Rams, they'll save $7.52 million in cap space (h/t ESPN). If Kupp is designated as a post-June 1 cut, Los Angeles will absorb $22.2 million in dead money due to the remaining prorated portions of his signing bonus as well as $5 million of his roster bonus.

The former Offensive Player of the Year has spent his entire eight-year career with the Rams, earning Super Bowl MVP honors following their championship victory during the 2021 season.

Kupp was stellar throughout his 2021 campaign, pacing the NFL in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947) and receiving touchdowns (16).

He's been hampered by injuries since, failing to appear in more than 12 regular-season games during each of the past three years. In 2024, Kupp recorded 710 yards and six scores in 12 contests.

If the Rams can't find a willing trade partner, Kupp is reportedly slated to hit free agency on Wednesday.